# Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields)

Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields) is a full-day nursery at Southfields Community Centre, Farmhill Road, Southfields, Northampton, NN3 5LH, in Southfields, West Northamptonshire. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-southfields-220171  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Southfields Community Centre, Farmhill Road, Southfields, Northampton, NN3 5LH
- Registered places: 26
- Run by: [Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/daisy-chain-pre-school-playgroup-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 220171

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220171

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2000 (Reference 220171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220171)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220171)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220171)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Southfields Community Centre, Farmhill Road, Southfields, Northampton, NN3 5LH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.277323,-0.825086

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Southfields Linear Open Space, 0.2 miles
- Park: Lings Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: Thorplands Open Space, 0.5 miles
- Park: Dryleys Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Northamptonshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overstone Park School |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Woodvale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Thorplands Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Blackthorn Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Overstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rectory Farm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lings Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lumbertubs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Fishes Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-fishes-pre-school-ey537008) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackthorn-good-neighbours-nursery-ey484188) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre-School (Rectory Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-rectory-farm-220170) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Doves View Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doves-view-day-nursery-2869932) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Acorns Pre-School Moulton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-pre-school-moulton-ey548544) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bizzy Bears Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzy-bears-preschool-2748908) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields) Good at its inspection on 20 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields) take?

Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields) is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### Who runs Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields)?

Daisy Chain Pre-School (Southfields) is run by Daisy Chain Pre-School Playgroup Committee, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/220171)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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